Abide - Christian Meditation
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Meditation & bedtime stories

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Description

Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app that helps you sleep better and stress less. Find deep rest with our bedtime stories, as you listen to stories based off the Bible. Wake up with our daily meditations that will fuel your mind for the day ahead. Join the millions of people meditating with Abide- including Grammy award winning singers, church leaders, and Christian therapists.

Abide is easy to use. Come in, press play, and feel renewed by God’s spirit. All meditations are based off Biblical scriptures.

Daily guided meditations are available in lengths of 2, 5, 10 and 15 minutes so you can choose the perfect length to fit with your schedule.

“I’ve been using the app most for sleep. There are lots of different topics I love, (for example) freedom from depression. C’mon y’all! That is good stuff, check that out! There are people that need to know about this app. It’s amazing!” - Mandisa, Grammy Award winning artist & American idol finalist

“In these troubled waters... I turn to this app often throughout my day. In times of great anxiety and uncertainty I find peace, hope, perseverance and healing.”

Subscribe for only $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year. With a subscription, you’ll receive access to the following content: - 10+ bedtime sleep stories that are up to 90 minutes in length- 50+ in-depth program guides on specific topics- Longer daily meditations in 5, 10, and 15 minutes- Selectable prayer music and nature sounds- Stream prayers by topic- Enjoy hand-picked premium music

Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. Your subscription will renew each month at $4.99 or each year at $29.99 and payment will be charged to your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of your current period. You can manage your purchase and turn off auto-renew by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of your subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to Abide.

Terms of use and privacy policy are available at https://abide.is/termsofservice and https://abide.is/privacypolicy.

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What's New

Version History

1.24.0

Aug 14, 2018

Fixed issues with losing access to premium Abide content.

1.23.3

Aug 3, 2018

Happy August, folks. Our team has been working hard during these summer months. We’re fixing some pesky bugs and have some exciting releases ahead. Stay tuned!

1.23.2

Aug 1, 2018

Happy August, folks. Our team has been working hard during these summer months. We’re fixing some pesky bugs and have some exciting releases ahead. Stay tuned!

1.23.1

Jul 12, 2018

*Fun Fact: Abide is a top 10 self care app, as mentioned on TechCrunch!*

Hi friends! We’re into mid July now, and our team has been working hard during these summer months. We’re fixed some pesky bugs in our system, making it easier to users to login. We have some exciting releases ahead. Stay tuned!

1.23.0

Jul 9, 2018

Happy July! We've fixed some bugs and simplified how to subscribe to get access to the premium meditation content.

1.22.3

Jul 3, 2018

Happy June, friends! Summer is coming up, so we’re wrapping up our spring cleaning over here. We’ve made the following improvements the the appFixed push notifications so they’ll open directly to the meditation. Yay! Cleaned up the profile screen. It’s now so fresh and so clean, clean, cleanSo turn on dem notifications so you’re alerted to new meditations, videos, and announcements. Stay tuned for more to come…

1.22.2

Jun 17, 2018

Happy June, friends! Summer is coming up, so we’re wrapping up our spring cleaning over here. We’ve made the following improvements the the appFixed push notifications so they’ll open directly to the meditation. Yay! Cleaned up the profile screen. It’s now so fresh and so clean, clean, clean

So turn on dem notifications so you’re alerted to new meditations, videos, and announcements. Stay tuned for more to come…

1.22.1

Jun 7, 2018

Happy June, friends! Summer is coming up, so we’re wrapping up our spring cleaning over here. We’ve made the following improvements the the appFixed push notifications so they’ll open directly to the meditation. Yay! Cleaned up the profile screen. It’s now so fresh and so clean, clean, clean

So turn on dem notifications so you’re alerted to new meditations, videos, and announcements. Stay tuned for more to come…

1.22.0

May 25, 2018

Do you struggle with insomnia? Abide's bedtime stories are here to help! We've released 10 bedtime stories that will calm your mind as you fall asleep. Go to the new sleep tab to listen to one of these Bible stories.

And here are two improvements to our app:- Easier to rewind or fast-forward with our new track slider- When bedtime stories finish, your phone is allowed to sleep, too

Enjoy and let us know any feedback!

1.21.1

May 24, 2018

Do you struggle with insomnia? Abide's bedtime stories are here to help! We've released 10 bedtime stories that will calm your mind as you fall asleep. Go to the new sleep tab to listen to one of these Bible stories.

We've also made several other improvements to our app. It's now easier to share Abide with friends. With a click of a button, you can send meditations to others. Encourage others with Abide's uplifting words. We also fixed the new homescreen so the images come up quicker. Yay for beautiful images that inspire you!

1.21.0

May 18, 2018

Do you struggle with insomnia? Abide's bedtime stories are here to help! We've released 10 bedtime stories that will calm your mind as you fall asleep. Go to the new sleep tab to listen to one of these Bible stories.

In addition to our bedtime stories, we've also made several other improvements to our app. We have a new home screen that's easy to navigate. Open our app and see beautiful images that will uplift your spirits. In addition, we've also fixed the password reset button. Praise Jesus!

1.20.0

Apr 23, 2018

Hi there, friends! We've made some exciting updates to Abide:

1. Easier to log into the app. The experience is quick and easy, like milk and honey. No wandering in the wilderness for 40 days!2. Improved audio experience. We heard feedback that people didn't like the pulsing image when listening to the audio. So we've removed it. Voila!

Want to know what's to come? Many Abide members deal with insomnia, so we're creating meditations that will help you sleep better. Stay tuned and get ready for bedtime stories!

1.19.1

1.19

Added a volume slider for the background music on the playback screen. Tap on the music note to access it.Improved the visuals of many screens on the iPad.Bug fixes.

1.18.6

Dec 20, 2017

Improved some of the image loading.Improved the animation of the panels on the home screen.

1.18.5

Dec 12, 2017

We updated the design of our lists of meditations.Bug fixes.

1.18.4

Nov 17, 2017

Bug fixes.

1.18.3

Nov 11, 2017

We improved choosing your next guide.

1.18.2

Nov 7, 2017

Bug fixes.

1.18.1

Nov 1, 2017

Bug fixes.

1.18

Oct 24, 2017

We did a significant update to how the app talks to our servers.As a result the app should feel snappier and more responsive.

1.17.1

Oct 20, 2017

Bug fixes.

1.17

Oct 18, 2017

Bug fixes.

Aug 14, 2018

Version 1.24.0

Fixed issues with losing access to premium Abide content.

Ratings and Reviews

4.8 out of 5

12.8K Ratings

12.8K Ratings

Sadly Disappointed

Oct 25, 2017

seekGod1st

First I would like to explain why I rated the app a 1..when I initially downloaded the app I was over the top ecstatic! It was everything I was looking for, I liked it sooo much that I told a lot of family and friends about it because I felt they could benefit from such an amazing app AND THEN everything went downhill.. I was no longer able to choose my meditation options (other than the standard 2min) I also couldn’t use any of the other features as well without PAYING! Soo for this reason i give it a 1 because I no longer have a use for the app bc I’m not going to pay.. the app should just charge ppl from the beginning because the little I can do without paying is not benefiting me at all...I will be removing this app as soon as I’m done with the review.

For those who are willing to pay...The app has a lot of great features and content.. If you are considering paying, the SHORT trial period should allow you to make the best decision for u.. in my opinion there are too many FREE bible/prayer/meditation apps that offer way more features than this one; the free apps may have additional features u can purchase BUT the free features u do get are enough for me to receive what I need (prayer,devotionals, meditations,etc)

I do commend the creators of the app BUT as mentioned before, I think u should charge for the app from the beginning bc the trial is 1) not long enough and 2) the free content given is not enough for meditation or prayer

Developer Response

Dec 7, 2017

Hi seekGod1st. Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your feedback. Abide is a listener supported ministry, and membership fees help pay for our ministry. We do provide free scholarships for those in financial need. Contact support@abide.is if this option interests you. Thanks!

Sadly Disappointed

Oct 25, 2017

seekGod1st

First I would like to explain why I rated the app a 1..when I initially downloaded the app I was over the top ecstatic! It was everything I was looking for, I liked it sooo much that I told a lot of family and friends about it because I felt they could benefit from such an amazing app AND THEN everything went downhill.. I was no longer able to choose my meditation options (other than the standard 2min) I also couldn’t use any of the other features as well without PAYING! Soo for this reason i give it a 1 because I no longer have a use for the app bc I’m not going to pay.. the app should just charge ppl from the beginning because the little I can do without paying is not benefiting me at all...I will be removing this app as soon as I’m done with the review.

For those who are willing to pay...The app has a lot of great features and content.. If you are considering paying, the SHORT trial period should allow you to make the best decision for u.. in my opinion there are too many FREE bible/prayer/meditation apps that offer way more features than this one; the free apps may have additional features u can purchase BUT the free features u do get are enough for me to receive what I need (prayer,devotionals, meditations,etc)

I do commend the creators of the app BUT as mentioned before, I think u should charge for the app from the beginning bc the trial is 1) not long enough and 2) the free content given is not enough for meditation or prayer

Developer Response

Dec 7, 2017

Hi seekGod1st. Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your feedback. Abide is a listener supported ministry, and membership fees help pay for our ministry. We do provide free scholarships for those in financial need. Contact support@abide.is if this option interests you. Thanks!

Great but demotivated rewards system

Apr 8, 2018

Vovfufnick

First let me say that I absolutely love the devotions and the way the topics are laid out in case you have a specific need. The quality of the content is fantastic. However there are two downsides that need to be resolved. While it’s interesting that you can see how many continuous days you have done your meditation, it’s very demotivating if you’ve been going for 30 days and then you are on a vacation or travel somewhere you cannot download the daily meditation and it starts you all over again at zero. This is not encouraging, in fact it’s the opposite and makes you frustrated and feel bad. I read recommend a better way to track and make you feel as if you’re winning rather than getting in 30 days correct missing one day and being penalized. They should be looking at what’s best not telling you you’re failing if you miss simply one day of meditation and devotion and start all over again. Second issue which is far more important is the inability to download a week at a time. I do missionary work in developing areas of the world where there is no Internet. If you look at other solutions such as our daily bread it allows you to download the entire month at a time. There should be an easy feature to provide it is absolutely necessary.

Developer Response

Apr 10, 2018

Thank you so much for your kind review and your feature requests. We take the Abide community very seriously and I will share your requests with our Abide team. We are aware of the "streak" resetting and are looking into fixing that. We are still a small, yet might app and want nothing more than to grow and provide the community with being able to access Abide everywhere! Please pray for us and we will pray for you as you do missionary work and Abide in Christ!

Great but demotivated rewards system

Apr 8, 2018

Vovfufnick

First let me say that I absolutely love the devotions and the way the topics are laid out in case you have a specific need. The quality of the content is fantastic. However there are two downsides that need to be resolved. While it’s interesting that you can see how many continuous days you have done your meditation, it’s very demotivating if you’ve been going for 30 days and then you are on a vacation or travel somewhere you cannot download the daily meditation and it starts you all over again at zero. This is not encouraging, in fact it’s the opposite and makes you frustrated and feel bad. I read recommend a better way to track and make you feel as if you’re winning rather than getting in 30 days correct missing one day and being penalized. They should be looking at what’s best not telling you you’re failing if you miss simply one day of meditation and devotion and start all over again. Second issue which is far more important is the inability to download a week at a time. I do missionary work in developing areas of the world where there is no Internet. If you look at other solutions such as our daily bread it allows you to download the entire month at a time. There should be an easy feature to provide it is absolutely necessary.

Developer Response

Apr 10, 2018

Thank you so much for your kind review and your feature requests. We take the Abide community very seriously and I will share your requests with our Abide team. We are aware of the "streak" resetting and are looking into fixing that. We are still a small, yet might app and want nothing more than to grow and provide the community with being able to access Abide everywhere! Please pray for us and we will pray for you as you do missionary work and Abide in Christ!

Best beginners app!!!

Jun 15, 2018

Sassy3ddawn

As a “baby” Christian, this app has helped me learn the disciplines between prayer and meditation. I also previously had issues trying to sleep. The free content is superb and I will upgrade because I believe in the mission of the developers to bring good, quality, honest Christian values to the masses. I labeled this app as beginners because as some of the stories are told and bible verses read, I know they have been over-simplified. They are put together beautifully in the sleep programs, but I would enjoy a bit more depth as an adult. My grandson loves these stories. It is a great way to introduce children to the word in a simpler mindset such as this. This app has boundless opportunity for growth and development. The voices used in the sleep programs are perfect for me!! I am now asleep in 10-20 minutes versus up to six hours of mindless meditation without the Word of God in it. Now that I have included my Lord and Savior in my nighttime routine, I fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, have virtually no nightmares, and wake up feeling well. I am excited to see what the developers can do to make this the app for everyone of every age and every level of biblical knowledge can be!!! ***GREAT START ABIDE!!! I HAVE GREAT HOPES FOR YOU***

Developer Response

Jun 24, 2018

Wow, thank you for your kind words and spending time with Abide in meditation and prayer...and sharing the app with others! Please take a moment and contact support@abide.is and share with them your feature requests. This way they will be shared with our small, yet mighty Abide team! Blessings to you!

Best beginners app!!!

Jun 15, 2018

Sassy3ddawn

As a “baby” Christian, this app has helped me learn the disciplines between prayer and meditation. I also previously had issues trying to sleep. The free content is superb and I will upgrade because I believe in the mission of the developers to bring good, quality, honest Christian values to the masses. I labeled this app as beginners because as some of the stories are told and bible verses read, I know they have been over-simplified. They are put together beautifully in the sleep programs, but I would enjoy a bit more depth as an adult. My grandson loves these stories. It is a great way to introduce children to the word in a simpler mindset such as this. This app has boundless opportunity for growth and development. The voices used in the sleep programs are perfect for me!! I am now asleep in 10-20 minutes versus up to six hours of mindless meditation without the Word of God in it. Now that I have included my Lord and Savior in my nighttime routine, I fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, have virtually no nightmares, and wake up feeling well. I am excited to see what the developers can do to make this the app for everyone of every age and every level of biblical knowledge can be!!! ***GREAT START ABIDE!!! I HAVE GREAT HOPES FOR YOU***

Developer Response

Jun 24, 2018

Wow, thank you for your kind words and spending time with Abide in meditation and prayer...and sharing the app with others! Please take a moment and contact support@abide.is and share with them your feature requests. This way they will be shared with our small, yet mighty Abide team! Blessings to you!